There are tons of ways for frugal plant fanatics to get crafty on the cheap. These easy DIY projects will take basic terracotta pots up a notch.
Add a cute pop of color to a clay-colored pot with a swath of bright paint. I scored a tube of this weatherproof periwinkle shade at Pearl Paint. Line the base of the planter’s rim with masking tape and dab on two fast-drying coats with a sponge brush. To keep the paint from dripping, wait a few hours before potting or watering.
Vintage containers like this old-school creamer can also be repurposed as plant homes. Check out thrift shops for colorful steals. Grow the plant in a terracotta pot and nest it inside of the cool container. This will give the plant room to drain post-watering, and will help prevent root rot.
Bookish plant geeks can channel grade school days with chalkboard paint planter labels. Download a stencil from this DesignSponge feature, or get creative with a pair of scissors and make your own pattern. Grab some chalk and doodle the name of whatever you’re growing, or scrawl a sweet message and tote the planter as a homemade hostess or housewarming gift.
Happy crafting!
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